The post man hurried to get it, and there was not much time, so he brought a few copies of the Di newspaper and the "Daming Forum" newspaper.

Mao Wenlong casually flipped through the date and shook his head slightly. Di Bao is okay, but "Daming Forum" is half a month ago.

Moreover, he had read all of these copies at the last station.

The iron stove was blazing, and Gou Zhenhuai had already taken off his coat and was sitting on the kang sipping tea. Seeing Mao Wenlong flip through the newspaper and throw it down, you know what's going on.

"If you want to read the new newspaper, you might as well go to the inn next door." Gou Zhenhuai smoked a cigarette and said: "The Chinese Chamber of Commerce is doing very well, there are many merchants from the south to the north, even if there are no newspapers, you can hear a lot of new news. ”

Although Mao Wenlong felt that it made sense, he didn't plan to go. It's not that you don't have to live in a free post station with poor conditions, but you don't want to run into any trouble.

At this moment, there was another noise outside. It happened that a post man came in to serve food and water, Gou Zhenhuai asked casually, only to know that it was an official who came to Liaodong from Jingshi.

"But I rushed to take up my post after the New Year, and I should be a good official." Gou Zhenhuai praised it, put on his shoes under the kang, and said: "Go and have a look, know a name and surname, and it will be convenient to get along in the future." ”

Gou Zhenhuai didn't know the arrangements after going to Beijing this time, and he might send him back to Liaodong. You have to wait a while to eat left and right, so it's better to take a look.

Pushing open the door and coming to the courtyard, Gou Zhenhuai found that it was not one official who went to Liaodong, but several.

Chen Zilong also saw a general walk out of the house, seeing that the quality of the costume was not low, and just about to say hello, Gou Zhenhuai had already bowed his hand first.

"You're courteous." Gou Zhenhuai has a signature smile that is harmless to humans and animals.

"The general is polite." Chen Zilong hurriedly returned the salute, and other officials also bowed their hands.

Gou Zhenhuai introduced himself, and the title of deputy general of Dongjiang Town surprised Chen Zilong and others a little.

"It turned out to be General Gou, and I have admired it for a long time." Chen Zilong arched his hand and said: "Chen Zilong, the new Liaodong Zuo participates in politics." ”

The grade of Zuo's participation in politics is not low, and although the emperor continues to elevate the status of martial artists, it is not easy to change the thinking of the noble and the lowly.

Gou Zhenhuai hurriedly bowed his hand and said humbly, "It turned out to be Lord Chen, and I am fortunate to meet you." A certain edict returned to Beijing to restore his life, wanted to know more about the news of the Beijing division, and listened to the post guard, so he came to inquire, very presumptuous, and asked Lord Chen not to be surprised. ”

Chen Zilong smiled and waved his hand and said, "General Gou is polite. ”

Gou Zhenhuai stretched out his hand to invite and said, "I just arrived at the post station, and the food hasn't come up yet." It's better to meet by chance, if Lord Chen and others don't dislike it, can they appreciate their faces? ”

"This-" Chen Zilong glanced at Wang Jizhong, who came with him.

Wang Jizhong is also a free and easy person, nodded, and said: "It is a certain blessing to be able to sit and drink with the Pingliao soldiers." ”

"Please, please, please." Gou Zhenhuai was even more enthusiastic and let Chen Zilong, Wang Jizhong and others into the house.

Mao Wenlong had just finished washing, but when he saw the door open, Gou Zhenhuai invited several officials in, and he couldn't help but be a little stunned.

"This is the chief soldier of Dongjiang Town, Mao Wenlong and Mao Shuai." Gou Zhenhuai took a step forward and introduced everyone.

Chen Zilong and the others were taken aback again, and bowed their hands, "Xia Guan and the others have seen Mao Shuai." ”

"This is the new Liaodong Left Counselor Chen, this-" Gou Zhenhuai introduced Chen Zilong, but he didn't know the names and official positions of other people.

Chen Zilong hurriedly introduced Mao Wenlong one by one, the official position was not high, but he deliberately added a sentence in the introduction, all of them were carefully selected by Governor Wu and went to Liaodong to fight the front station.

Mao Wenlong didn't dare to slack off, and after seeing the ceremony one by one, the post guard also moved tables and chairs, put the food on the table, and went to the inn to buy good wine.

"Master Chen is a disciple of Elder Xu Ge?! Famous teachers produce high apprentices, fortunately, fortunately. When Mao Wenlong learned during the conversation, he was immediately impressed and raised his glass.

Chen Zilong raised his good buddy again, saying that Wang Jizhong was born in the Royal Academy of Sciences.

The emperor attached great importance to the reconstruction of Liaodong, and many officials were appointed by the emperor. Although Mao Wenlong is the town commander, he does not dare to underestimate these officials with low grades.

Gou Zhenhuai is a self-acquaintance, talking and laughing on the side, the atmosphere gradually became lively, and everyone was no longer as unfamiliar as when they first met.

"Spring ploughing is the top priority, and whether we can achieve self-sufficiency within a year and whether we can provide enough military supplies will be decided within the first month or two of spring."

Chen Zilong raised his glass to Mao Wenlong and Gou Zhenhuai, and said: "Juntun depends on Mao Shuai and General Gou to take a lot of trouble and supervise the dispatch. ”

That's kind words, but it's also true. It is not unusual for the army to participate in spring ploughing and give appropriate rewards to officers and soldiers, and the imperial court has issued an edict.

Mao Wenlong raised his glass in return and said with a smile: "The imperial court has set the number of military cantonments, and Dongjiang Town guarantees that it will be overfulfilled. ”

The number of military cantonments was stipulated, and the emperor thought thoughtfully. In this way, it is not necessary for local officials to deal with the army, so as not to cause unpleasantness.

Chen Zilong was relieved, but still expressed his gratitude.

After three rounds of drinking, Gou Zhenhuai pulled the topic to what happened recently, of course, Jingshi.

Actually, Gou Zhenhuai doesn't really care. As the eyes and ears of the emperor's personal faction, he did a good job in Liaodong. It can be said that he has both military merits and closely monitors Mao Wenlong.

Therefore, the reward for returning to Jingshi is certain. He inquired about these news, but let Mao Wenlong listen to them, saving Mao Wenlong from being suspicious and suspicious, and suffering from gains and losses along the way.

It's naturally good to be able to inquire, and it doesn't matter if you can't inquire, Gou Zhenhuai has such a mind.

"Daming Tribune, there was an issue a year ago, almost ten days ago."

Chen Zilong turned his attention to Wang Jizhong, and when he saw Wang Jizhong's head, he continued: "Wait until the last issue of the year will come out on the twenty-seventh, and there will be a Long Live New Year's speech on it." ”

Wang Jizhong added: "This will be the case every year in the future, long live to pay New Year's greetings to the people of the Ming Dynasty, which is the first time in the world." ”

"Long live the eternal benevolent." Mao Wenlong arched his hand and said: "Benevolence governs and benefits the people." He also condescended to his subjects to pay New Year's greetings, which was admirable. ”

Chen Zilong also arched his hand to the south and said, "Long live is also the king of the Holy Ming, and the rewards and punishments are clear. When the official went out of Beijing, he heard from the family teacher that he would reopen the reward of the knighthood, and the family teacher was also among them. ”

Mao Wenlong's eyes lit up, and he immediately suppressed the excitement in his heart, and asked: "Xu Ge has learned from ancient and modern times, is proficient in Chinese and Western, and deserves to be knighted." ”

"The family teacher has written a note, and he will choose a day to enter the palace to see him, please take back his fate." Chen Zizhuang smiled helplessly and said: "The knighthood should be based on military merits, and the family teacher doesn't want to attract criticism." ”

Knighted for military merit, this is naturally a blessing for soldiers. Although this principle was indeed upheld during the Hongwu and Yongle periods, it later deviated and became a dream that countless soldiers could only dream of, but it was difficult to achieve.

As long as he can reopen the title, Mao Wenlong thinks that he has great hope.

Even if he can't compete with Xiong Tingbi this year, Pingliao's merits are not big. But the system of "reopening the knighthood" has been formed, as long as he stays in Liaodong, and after the slaves are destroyed, it should be possible to get the knighthood, right?

In terms of time, Mao Wenlong can wait, and three or five years is not a problem. But if the emperor did not be knighted at all, as the previous ones did, there would be no hope at all.